Strategic Initiatives Program Manager

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Treasurer (OTT) is recruiting for a Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (Executive Assistant 1) to support the Executive Office. This full-time position (40 hours, Monday-Friday) is located in Hartford, CT. The role involves providing essential operational, organizational, and programmatic support for the Office of the State Treasurer's Strategic Initiatives, including CT Baby Bonds, the Safe Harbor Fund, and the Early Childhood Education Endowment. The position ensures effective coordination across these major initiatives by managing key systems and workflows, supporting advisory and governance structures, and ensuring smooth collaboration with internal and external partners. It also plays a key role in application review processes, board meeting coordination, and day-to-day program operations. The individual will coordinate organizational, administrative, and project-related activities, working regularly with state agencies, non-profit organizations, or other external partners. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering clear written and verbal communications, using Microsoft Office and adapting to new software tools, handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality, and effectively managing multiple tasks and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of five (5) years' experience working in a professional setting
Minimum of four years' experience working with diverse communities

Nice To Haves

Experience with government programs, public sector operations, or legislative implementation.
Demonstrable experience supporting program design and implementations.
Specific experience managing timelines, deliverables, and coordination across agencies and partners.
Familiarity with data sharing agreements, compliance processes, or state agency workflows.
Experience leading or supporting the coordination of multi-partner initiatives or implementation of wraparound services.
Demonstrable experience convening stakeholders or participating in workgroups.
Background in program evaluation, data reporting, or performance measurement.
Experience with digital platform management, website maintenance, or vendor coordination.
Experience with community-based programs, child-focused initiatives, or economic mobility efforts.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive operational and organizational support for OTT Strategic Initiatives, including CT Baby Bonds, the Safe Harbor Fund, and the Early Childhood Education Endowment.
Coordinate advisory board and committee operations, including meeting scheduling, agenda and materials development, meeting minutes, and follow up.
Assist with grant or application review processes for the Safe Harbor Fund, including intake management, tracking, and communication with applicants.
Manage the CT Baby Bonds program CRM and customer support systems to ensure accurate data, strong workflows, and high-quality user experience.
Serve as the primary contact for the CT Baby Bonds CRM vendor, coordinating with IT to oversee updates, system improvements, troubleshooting, and implementation of enhancements.
Facilitate updates to program websites and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, usability, and alignment with program needs.
Facilitate data-sharing agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and related documentation for CT Baby Bonds with partner state agencies in coordination with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and OTT Legal.
Manage CT Baby Bonds operational communications, including program mailings, notifications, logistics, and stakeholder engagement, in coordination with the Director of External Affairs and the Communications Team.
Support wraparound service coordination across programs, including scheduling, communication, and partner engagement.
Provide general administrative, organizational, and project management support for Strategic Initiatives as needed.